A filmmaker has released a parody of The Flash in the style of Ingmar Bergman.

Patrick H Willems's black and white short En Fläsh features a version of the DC Comics superhero paralysed by existential ennui.

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This version of Barry Allen spends more time considering his shortcomings and the inevitability of death than saving the world.

Grant Gustin will play Allen and his super fast alter ego in The CW's upcoming Arrow spinoff.

John Wesley Shipp - who previously portrayed The Flash in a cult '90s series - has been cast in the new adaptation as The Flash's father. Candice Patton, Jesse L Martin and Tom Cavanagh will also feature.

Bergman is best known for his 1957 film The Seventh Seal. Willem has also created Batman and Doctor Who parodies.